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BN05 CGE

2005 Daihatsu Charade

Silver Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,483 mi
Last recorded33,483 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Daihatsu Charade39,074 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 CGE
MakeDaihatsu
ModelCharade
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 33,483 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside - Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside - Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 33,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside - Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside - Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 32,649 miles

Exhaust system corroded in places but no gas leaks

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside - Outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside - Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 32,019 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and offside - Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [2000 MILES] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 31,122 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of the treaded section of the tyre [2000 MILES] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 30,078 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 28,430 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 28,430 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 27,587 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 26,997 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 26,068 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,353 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 24,537 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,645 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 22,638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 May 2013 21,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 20,082 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,140 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 13,172 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 10,057 miles

Both front wipers split but clear ok

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Charade?

Based on 135,246 MOT tests across 13,124 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,470
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
13,124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,998
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,937
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,411
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,032
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,840
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BN05 CGE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade in Silver with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Daihatsu Charade models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 39,074 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Charade fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN05 CGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Charade typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Daihatsu Charade is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 CGE registered?

BN05 CGE is a 2005 Daihatsu Charade, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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